CTET (December Session) Exam 2024 - Application Form (Out), Exam Dates, Syllabus, Pattern

CTET (December Session) Exam 2024 - Application Form (Out), Exam Dates, Syllabus, Pattern

Edited By Vishnukumar V | Updated on Oct 28, 2024 10:47 AM IST | #CTET

Central Board of Secondary Education closed the CTET 2024 application form correction window on October 25, 2024 on the official website, ctet.nic.in. The CTET application correction window 2024 was activated on October 21, 2024. The revised CTET 2024 exam date was announced earlier. As per the revised CTET exam date 2024, the exam is now scheduled to be conducted on December 14, 2024. CBSE has also announced the reserved CTET 2024 exam date, which is on December 15, 2024. The last date to submit the CTET application form was October 16, 2024.

The CTET application form 2024 was released along with the notification on September 17, 2024. Candidates who are planning to apply for the CTET exam should fulfill the minimum eligibility. CBSE conducts the CTET exam twice every year. Candidates who wish to apply for the post of teachers in government schools for classes I to V will have to appear for paper I and those who wish to become teachers of Classes VI to VIII will have to take paper II. Candidates who qualify in the CTET exam will be awarded with CTET eligibility certificate with lifetime validity.

CTET 2024 - Overview

Aspirants can check the CTET 2024 exam highlights from the below table.

Exam

Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)

Exam Body

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

Mode of application

Online

Mode of examination

offline

CTET Papers

Paper-I and II

Total marks for each paper

150

Duration for each paper

2 hours 30 minutes

The validity of CTET certificate

Lifetime

Medium

Hindi and English

Official Website

ctet.nic.in

CTET Exam Dates 2024

CBSE released the CTET 2024 exam date in the official CTET notification. Candidates are advised that they must keep track of the important dates of CTET 2024 so that major events will not get missed. Check below the table to check all the details about the important CTET 2024 dates.

Important dates of CTET 2024 exam

Events

Dates (December 2024 session)

CTET 2024 notification

September 17, 2024

CTET 2024 application form date

September 17, 2024

Last date to fill CTET form 2024

October 16, 2024

Last date to pay the CTET exam 2024 application fee

October 16, 2024

CTET form 2024 online correction window

October 21 to 25, 2024

CTET 2024 admit card release date

December 12, 2024 (Expected)

CTET 2024 Exam

December 14, 2024 (Revised date)

December 15, 2024 (Reserved date)

Answer key release date

TBA

Answer key challenge window

TBA

CTET result date 2024

TBA

CTET Eligibility Criteria 2024

It is important for candidates to meet the eligibility criteria of CTET exam 2024. Candidates who are not able to fulfill the eligibility criteria of 2024 CTET will be disqualified. There is no upper age limit in order to apply for CTET 2024. However, candidates need to have the educational qualification as per the CTET eligibility criteria 2024. The educational qualifications for Paper I and Paper II will be different.

  • Nationality - Indian

Educational Qualifications for CTET 2024

CTET Paper-I

Candidate who had secured minimum 50 percent in high school; passed or participated in a two-year primary education diploma program

Candidate with minimum aggregate of 45% marks in high school; 2-year Diploma Course in elementary education in compliance with the NCTE (Recognition and Procedure) Regulations, 2002.

Students with minimum aggregate of 50% marks in high school; Passed or appearing in the final year of a 4 year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.EI.Ed).

50% marks in high school; Passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year diploma in Education (Special Education)

50% marks in graduation; Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)

CTET Paper-II

Graduation; Passed or appearing in a 2-year diploma course in elementary education

50% in graduation; Passed or appearing for a 1 year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed)

45% marks in graduation; Passed or appearing in a 1 year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations issued from time to time in this regard

50% marks in high school; Passed or appearing in the final year of a 4 year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.EI.Ed)

50% marks in high school; Passed or appearing in the final year of a 4 year B.A/ B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/ B.Sc.Ed

50% marks in graduation; Passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education)

CTET Application Form 2024

The authorities opened the CTET application form correction window from October 21 to 25, 2024. Candidates could make any changes in their CTET application form 2024 during this time. CBSE activated the CTET December session application form from September 17 to October 16, 2024. Candidates who fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria can fill and submit the CTET 2024 application form. Candidates must fill in all the important details in the CTET form 2024 such as personal, contact and academic details.

The procedure for CTET application form 2024 is completed after the submission of the application fee. The CTET exam 2024 online form submitted without paying the application fees will be rejected.

Steps to fill CTET Application Form 2024

  • Visit the CTET official website - ctet.nic.in

  • Complete the registration process by filling the basic information.

  • Fill the other details in CTET application form 2024

  • Upload a passport sized photograph and signature.

  • Preview the CTET exam form 2024 details.

  • Pay the requisite CTET form 2024 fee

  • Download and take the print out of the acknowledgement page for future references.

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CTET 2024 Application Fee

Categories

Fee for Paper-I or Paper-II

Fee for both Paper-I & II

General/OBC (NCL)

Rs. 1000

Rs. 1200

SC/ST/Diff. Abled Person

Rs. 500

Rs. 600

CTET Exam Centres 2024

CBSE released the list of CTET exam centre along with the CTET notification. The total number of CTET exam centres in the December session are 136. Candidates who want to apply for the CTET exam can choose the exam centre of CTET 2024 while filling the application form. Candidates must choose the CTET exam centre 2024 carefully as the authority will not provide the option to change it once the CTET form 2024 is submitted.

CTET Exam Pattern 2024

CBSE provided the detailed exam pattern of CTET exam along with the official notification. The exam pattern of CTET 2024 contains details about the exam such as number of questions, maximum marks, mode of examination and other important details. Candidates must go through the CTET 2024 exam pattern before starting their preparation.

CTET Paper Pattern 2024

Paper I: Primary Stage: For Class I - V

Sections

No. of Questions

Max. Marks

Duration of Exam

Child Development & Pedagogy

30

30

Consolidated time of 2 hours 30 minutes

Language I

30

30

Language II

30

30

Mathematics

30

30

Environmental Studies

30

30

Paper II: Elementary Stage: For Class V - VIII

Sections

No. of Questions

Max. Marks

Duration of Exam

Child Development & Pedagogy

30

30

Consolidated time of 2 hours 30 minutes

Language I

30

30

Language II

30

30

Mathematics and Science

(for Mathematics and Science teacher) or Social Studies/Social Science (for Social Studies/Social Science teacher)

60

60

All sections are compulsory for both papers

CTET Syllabus 2024

CBSE released the syllabus of CTET 2024 separately for Paper I and Paper II. The CTET syllabus PDF can be downloaded on the official website. Candidates appearing for the CTET exam must go through the CTET 2024 syllabus thoroughly. The CTET syllabus contains the subject-wise important topics. Check the syllabus of CTET in the table below.

CTET Syllabus for Paper-I and Paper-II

SyllabusDownload link

CTET syllabus pdf

Download here

Best Books for CTET 2024

While preparing for the CTET exam 2024, it is important to choose the best books of CTET 2024. There are ample numbers of books available in the online and offline market. Candidates are advised to buy the CTET best books based on the latest syllabus and exam pattern of CTET 2024 and also includes the sample question paper of CTET 2024. Check the table below to know more about CTET best books.

CTET 2024 Best books for preparation

Name of the Book

Author/ Publication

Child Development and Pedagogy

Arihant Publication

Child Development & Pedagogy

Disha Publication

Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations

R.S. Aggarwal

A Complete Resource for CTET: Mathematics and Pedagogy

Pearson Education

A Complete Resource for CTET: Science and Pedagogy

Pearson

CTET & TETs Paper-II for Class VI-VIII Maths & Science

Arihant Publication

Social Studies

Disha Publication

Wiley's CTET Exam Goalpost, Paper-II, Social Studies / Social Science, Class VI-VIII, 2019: Solved Papers & Mock Tests with Complete Solutions


CTET Admit Card 2024

CBSE will release the CTET admit card for December session 2 days before the examination. So, the CTET 2024 admit card is expected to be released on December 13, 2024. The CTET admit card 2024 will be available at ctet.nic.in. The CTET hall ticket 2024 can be downloaded using the registration number and date of birth. The admit card of CTET exam 2024 will contain all the important details of candidates and CTET 2024 exam day.

Candidates appearing for the CTET 2024 exam are advised to carry the CTET 2024 admit card along with a valid photo identification card (original and photocopy) at the exam centre of CTET. If not, they are not allowed to enter the exam venue of CTET exam 2024.

Steps to download the CTET 2024 admit card

  • Visit the official website

  • Click on the CTET admit card 2024 download link available on the homepage.

  • Enter your application number and date of birth

  • Click on the ‘Submit’ button

  • Download and print a copy of the CTET 2024 admit card.

Candidates should check all the details are correct in CTET 2024 admit card. In case of any misinformation or incorrect details, they must contact the CBSE authorities as soon as possible.

CTET Exam Analysis 2024

Candidates who will appear for the CTET 2024 exam, can go through the CTET exam analysis as this will give them an idea about the sectional difficulty level of the questions that have been asked. Also with the help of the CTET exam analysis 2024, candidates will know the overall difficulty level as well.

CTET Answer Key 2024

CBSE will release the CTET answer key 2024 in online mode on the official website. The CTET answer key is released separately for for paper 1 and paper 2. The answer key of CTET will be released in two stages at ctet.nic.in.

Candidates have the facility to raise the objection against the provisional answer key in case of discrepancy. After reviewing the objections raised by candidates, a final answer key will be released which will be the final decision of the exam authority.

CTET Question Paper 2024

CBSE will release the CTET question paper along with the answer key in online mode. The CTET 2024 question paper can be downloaded on the official website. Candidates who are preparing for the CTET exam 2024 are advised to solve the previous years’ CTET question paper on a regular basis. The sample CTET 2024 question paper is available in the online mode. With the help of the CTET 2024 question paper, candidates will get an idea about the exact exam pattern and difficulty level of questions asked in the CTET exam.

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CTET Result 2024

CBSE will release the CTET 2024 result in online mode on the official website. Candidates can visit the official website and fill in CTET login credentials to download their result of CTET 2024 using their roll number. The CTET 2024 result will contain important details such as the name of the candidate, roll number, father's and mother's name, and marks secured by the candidates. Check below the steps to download the result of CTET 2024.

How to Check CTET 2024 Result?

  • Visit the official website - ctet.nic.in

  • Click on the CTET result 2024 link

  • Enter your application number

  • CTET 2024 result will be displayed

  • The CTET result 2024 pdf download should be saved for future references

CTET Cut off 2024

CTET cut off are the minimum marks needed to pass the test. Candidates who do not meet the minimum CTET 2024 cut off will not be considered qualified for the CTET exam. In order to apply, candidates must obtain a score of at least 60% or higher. Candidates in the reserved group which are given a break on the cut off percentage.

CTET Qualifying Cut-off

Category

Cutoff percentage (out of 150)

Cutoff marks (out of 150)

General

60%

90

OBC, SC, ST

55%

85

CTET Eligibility Certificate

CTET eligibility certificate 2024 will be given to candidates who qualify exam. Candidates with these certificates will be eligible to work as teachers in schools around the country in grades I through VIII. From the date of issuance, the certificate will be valid for a lifetime. The certificate will be provided in digital format through Digilocker. The CBSE has notified that the CTET 2024 eligibility certificate will be valid for life time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is CTET 2024?

CTET is the central level teacher eligibility test to determine the eligibility of teachers from Class I to VIII in the government schools affiliated with CBSE.

2. Who will conduct CTET 2024?

CTET exam 2024 is conducted by CBSE.

3. What is the frequency of the CTET exam?

CBSE conducts CTET exam twice a year for July and December sessions.

4. Is there any age limit for CTET 2024?

As per CTET 2024 eligibility criteria, there is no age limit for CTET exam 2024.

5. Where will I get recruited after qualifying CTET exam 2024?

The CTET exam is conducted to determine the eligibility of teachers. Candidates need to apply as per the vacancies available in different schools.

6. Do I need to appear again for the CTET exam?

No, there is no need to appear again once you qualify as the certificate is valid for lifetime.

7. Is CTET 2024 application form date announced?

CTET 2024 application form was released on September 17, 2024 for December session on the official website.

8. When CTET result will be declared?

 CTET sarkari results will be declared on the official website.

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Questions related to CTET

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CTET correction window is open till 25 th October candidates who needs to change in their name address educational qualification etc get the opportunity to correct it through correction window.to modify the form candidates should login to view their application form and change it according to them after that they have to submit it.once they submitted there is no need of admit approval of form the submission of the form is the proof that your form is accepted.

Dont anxious for unnecessary things you need to start your preparation soon as the CTET exam date is near it is conducted on 15 December.all the best for the exam

Hello,

If you have paid twice for your CTET application form 2024, here's how to seek a refund on one of those payments:

Official CTET Website: You check the official website of CTET for such instructions if any for duplicate payments.

CTET Helpdesk: You would be required to email or call on the helpline number of the CTET. Here's what you need to provide in that email/call- application number, both the transaction details, and a screenshot or photocopy of the payment receipt.

Bank Support: Obtain the contact numbers of both the banks holding the accounts. Mail them with transaction details and ask them to walk you through the refund procedure.

Track the refund status with the CTET board and the banks too. If the board does not do anything, it might be an auto-reversal in your bank account. Keep following both the organizations regularly.

Maintain all the correspondence and payment slips for creating a record of refund.

Students who have completed their B. Ed may now be eligible to apply for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2024. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) revised the eligibility criteria for the CTET Exam 2024. To teach in Indian schools dd

Hello,

If your college name is not listed in the CTET 2024 form but is shown on the Examination Regulatory Authority site and not on the NCTE site, you can choose the "OTHERS" option in the form.

However, it's important to confirm whether your college is recognized by NCTE, as CTET eligibility requires recognition from NCTE-approved institutions.

After selecting "OTHERS," you may need to provide additional details or clarification in the form. To be certain, it’s a good idea to contact CTET support or your college administration to clarify the eligibility before proceeding.


Hope it helps you !

For CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) Paper 1 and Paper 2 solved papers, you can access various resources online. Here's how you can find and use them:

  1. Official Website :

    • Visit the official CTET website where they may provide past year papers or sample papers.
  2. Educational Websites :

    • Websites like Gradeup, Career360, or Adda247 offer solved papers for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
    • These platforms usually provide PDFs that you can download and study from.
  3. YouTube :

    • Many educators on YouTube solve and discuss CTET papers. Search for “CTET Paper 1/2 Solved” on YouTube to find video solutions.
  4. Books :

    • Purchase or borrow books from publishers like Arihant or Disha that include solved papers and explanations for CTET.
  5. Mobile Apps :

    • Apps like Testbook, Unacademy, or BYJU’s also offer solved papers and mock tests specifically for CTET.

Using these resources, you can practice and understand the pattern and difficulty level of the exam.

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